Certificate of Absence
/ˌsɜːrtɪˈfɪkət əv ˈæbsəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal document certifying that a person was absent from a particular place or event on a specified date, often used to justify non-attendance.
The employee submitted a certificate of absence to justify his missed workdays due to illness.
Forms
- certificate of absence
- certificates of absence
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Commentary
This term is typically used in employment and administrative law contexts to formally verify absence; clarity in specifying dates and reasons enhances legal validity.
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